Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood of Rochester, MN from $600 (24 Rentals)

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property at 1134 W Center St

1134 W Center St

RochesterMN55902
property at 1419 8th Ave NW

1419 8th Ave NW, Unit Upstairs

1419 8th Ave NW
RochesterMN55901

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The Midtown Apartments
$1,105 - $1,225
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$1,025 - $1,145
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$1,105 - $1,225
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Midtown Apartments

204 13th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Newhouse
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Newhouse

855 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Mile Manor Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mile Manor Apartments

1617 4th St NWRochester, MN 55901
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Raymond Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Raymond Apartments

23 7th Ave SWRochester, MN 55902
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Uptown Landing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Landing

621 1st St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Furlow Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Furlow Apartments

512 4th St SWRochester, MN 55902
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Uptown Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Uptown Terrace

625 3rd StRochester, MN 55902
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property at 1107 5th Ave NW

1107 5th Ave NW

RochesterMN55901

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Uptown Rochester, Rochester, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Uptown Rochester Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Uptown Rochester area of Rochester, MN is a Studio unit found at Zick Apartments priced from $895. Hillside Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Uptown Rochester apartments for rent in Rochester, MN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$895
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$900
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$950
The Midtown ApartmentsOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1,105
Berkshire Village2 Bedroom Standard2BR,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Uptown Rochester, MN

As of November 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Uptown Rochester area is the $1.52 price per square foot B2R Model at Quarry Ridge Apartments in the in the Historic Southwest neighborhood starting from $1,605. The second greatest value Uptown Rochester apartment is the A3R Model at Cascade Shores Townhomes + Flats starting at $1,717 with a $1.87 price per square foot in the Historic Southwest neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Uptown Rochester apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quarry Ridge ApartmentsB2R2BR,2BA$1.52
Cascade Shores Townhomes + FlatsA3R1BR,1BA$1.87
Richard Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath + Den1BR,1BA$1.86
5th on 5th Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath +Den1BR,1BA$1.78
Berkshire Village2 Bedroom Corner2BR,1BA$1.69
Woodridge on SecondA1R1BR,1BA$1.74
The Midtown ApartmentsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
The Colby1bd/1ba1BR,1BA$1.58
Zick ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.79
Hillside ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Uptown Rochester, Rochester, MN

Ranked #7

Among cities in Minnesota for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Getting Around the Uptown Rochester Neighborhood in Rochester, MN

Walk Score®

75 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Uptown Rochester Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Uptown Rochester?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Uptown Rochester is at Zick Apartments listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment is $950 at The Colby.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Uptown Rochester Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Uptown Rochester is starting from $1,205 at The Midtown Apartments.

What is the most affordable Uptown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Uptown Rochester Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodridge on Second and starts from $1,700.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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